Hi, I'm creating this to ask for help with getting my dog Rocky the medical care he needs.

We took him to the vet back in June for concerns about a couple of masses on his body, but the main concern was the mass on his chest that was small at the time. They did tests and came to the conclusion that it was a benign lipoma. We spent about $800 just getting these tests done.

Within the past couple of months, it grew from the size of an orange to the size of a watermelon on his chest. It's hindering his walking ability because it's pushing his right leg out. We have taken him to the vet, and they treated it for infection and have set him up to get it tested again because she fears it may be cancerous because of how fast it grew.

We have an appointment on the 8th of January for blood work and an X-ray to make sure it's operable. So we can talk about our options for removal.

We have had Rocky since he was a puppy. He has survived Parvo, and that is how he got the name Rocky (Rocky Balboa). He has always been our fighter! He is 8 years old and so full of life.

We appreciate any donations; it really helps a lot. We have two small children at home and are struggling to come up with the money.